Tunnelling Commercial/ Construction Manager

Commercial Manager/ Construction Manager

DJ Mac Cormick Contractors is a leading microtunnelling/civil construction company and work Australia wide.

DJ Mac Cormick Contractors have a diverse range of projects & undertake tunnelling works from 250mm to 2.5 metre diameter with majority of works in sewer/drainage infrastructure projects.

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the director, we are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Manager/ Operations Manager to deliver the best possible financial outcome on tunnelling projects Australia wide..

 Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the commercial team (Procurement, Contract Administration and Finance)
• Preparation of tender packages, Requests for Quotation, tender evaluations and Recommendations for Approval
• Negotiation and preparation of contracts for award
• Evaluation of variation claims and issuing assessments for review and approval by management
• Project Agreement contract management, compliance, notices, adjustment events, progress claims
• Management of subcontractor payment claims
• Preparation and issuance of contract correspondence to Contractors
• Conduct risk and opportunity assessments for project wide management reporting
• Management of earned value analysis of various work packages
• Implementing effective cost control processes and practices
• Management of contract disputes
• Managing compliance and preparing reports on commercial performance of the project

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in Finance and Commercial leadership roles on major construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Experience in the procurement and management of subcontract packages for large-scale projects
• Experience in cost planning and forecast planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Effective contract negotiation skills and ability to assess and resolve large complex claims and variations through to completion
• Understanding of relevant legislation and ability to interpret and apply contracts
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or proven commercial experience
• Demonstrated experience in effectively managing large subcontract packages.